As we enter the final games of the group stage, Goal has created their best XI from each nation's second match of the World Cup

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  Robin Olsen | GK | Sweden

  The Sweden shot stopper pulled off some sharp saves to deny Ilkay Gundogan, Jonas Hector, Thomas Muller and Mario Gomez to keep his side on a par with the world champions, making clear that it would take something special for them to get a winner. Unfortunately for Olsen, Toni Kroos delivered just that at the death.

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  Domagoj Vida | CB | Croatia

  The 29-year-old defender put in a superstar performance as his side ran out 3-0 winners against Argentina. With a crucial block and some vital clearances, he kept the Albiceleste at bay and helped preserve a clean sheet in a superb performance from Croatia.

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  John Stones | CB | England

  The 24-year-old capitalised on some terrible defending in Panama’s box to head in the opening goal eight minutes in and get the party started for England.

  The defender added another later in the half and was sound on the ball throughout as the Three Lions went on to win 6-1.

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  Carlos Salcedo | CB | Mexico

  The defender was a dominant figure in the Mexico back line as they impressed once again against South Korea.

  Salcedo, 24, recorded more passes than anyone else in the game and very little got past him as he impressed with blocks, tackles and clearances to protect El Tri’s advantage.

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